The UN Refugee Agency: Our Story

The UN Refugee Agency: Our Story

Those whose lives have been uprooted and torn apart by conflict or natural disaster, UNHCR exists to help them. This is our story.
The High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) was established in December 1950. The Second World War left over one million refugees far from home and governments in need of assistance to coordinate the crisis. UNHCR was created to help. The founders thought their task would only take three years but new conflicts broke out and more families were forced flee their homes. In 1951 we started with 34 employees. By the end of 2013 we had over 8,000 people working in 126 countries.
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
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The UN Refugee Agency: Our Story

published:19 Jun 2015

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Those whose lives have been uprooted and torn apart by conflict or natural disaster, UNHCR exists to help them. This is our story.
The High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) was established in December 1950. The Second World War left over one million refugees far from home and governments in need of assistance to coordinate the crisis. UNHCR was created to help. The founders thought their task would only take three years but new conflicts broke out and more families were forced flee their homes. In 1951 we started with 34 employees. By the end of 2013 we had over 8,000 people working in 126 countries.
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If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org.
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
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What They Took With Them

What They Took With Them

Cate Blanchett performs the rhythmic poem ‘What They Took With Them’ alongside fellow actors Keira Knightley, Juliet Stevenson, Peter Capaldi, Stanley Tucci, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kit Harington, Douglas Booth, Jesse Eisenberg and Neil Gaiman.
The poem was written by Jenifer Toksvig and was inspired by stories and first-hand testimonies from refugees forced to flee their homes and items they took with them.
One of the sources for the poem was Brian Sokol’s photography project, ‘The Most Important Thing,’ made in collaboration with UNHCR. Many of Brian\'s photos, along with firsthand accounts from the refugees he photographed, are featured in the film.
Released exclusively on Facebook, the film urges people to sign the #WithRefugees petition to help ensure refugees have the basics to build back their lives – an education, somewhere safe to live and the opportunity to work.
Stand #WithRefugees, sign the petition: www.withrefugees.org.
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
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What They Took With Them

published:12 Sep 2016

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Cate Blanchett performs the rhythmic poem ‘What They Took With Them’ alongside fellow actors Keira Knightley, Juliet Stevenson, Peter Capaldi, Stanley Tucci, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kit Harington, Douglas Booth, Jesse Eisenberg and Neil Gaiman.
The poem was written by Jenifer Toksvig and was inspired by stories and first-hand testimonies from refugees forced to flee their homes and items they took with them.
One of the sources for the poem was Brian Sokol’s photography project, ‘The Most Important Thing,’ made in collaboration with UNHCR. Many of Brian\'s photos, along with firsthand accounts from the refugees he photographed, are featured in the film.
Released exclusively on Facebook, the film urges people to sign the #WithRefugees petition to help ensure refugees have the basics to build back their lives – an education, somewhere safe to live and the opportunity to work.
Stand #WithRefugees, sign the petition: www.withrefugees.org.
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If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org.
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channe...

Heavy rains, potential cyclones and adverse weather conditions are threatening to put more than one hundred thousand Rohingya refugees living in congested settlements in Cox’s Bazar district at serious risk in the coming months. Blanchett, on return from a visit to Bangladesh this week, is calling for urgent action to support UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency - and its partners, working with the Government of Bangladesh, to avoid an “emergency within an emergency”.
http://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/latest/2018/3/5ab226494/goodwill-ambassador-cate-blanchett-calls-increased-aid-rohingya-refugees.html
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
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Heavy rains, potential cyclones and adverse weather conditions are threatening to put more than one hundred thousand Rohingya refugees living in congested settlements in Cox’s Bazar district at serious risk in the coming months. Blanchett, on return from a visit to Bangladesh this week, is calling for urgent action to support UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency - and its partners, working with the Government of Bangladesh, to avoid an “emergency within an emergency”.
http://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/latest/2018/3/5ab226494/goodwill-ambassador-cate-blanchett-calls-increased-aid-rohingya-refugees.html
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
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Working for UNHCR

Working for UNHCR

UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee their homes. Delivering life-saving assistance like shelter, food and water, to help safeguard fundamental human rights to ensure people have safety and dignity. Today, with 9,700 staff working in over 125 countries, we use our expertise to protect and care for 60 million people. UNHCR’s greatest asset is our workforce. We work with passionate, talented and creative individuals who want to use their skills for good. Despite the many difficulties they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
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Working for UNHCR

published:24 Nov 2016

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UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee their homes. Delivering life-saving assistance like shelter, food and water, to help safeguard fundamental human rights to ensure people have safety and dignity. Today, with 9,700 staff working in over 125 countries, we use our expertise to protect and care for 60 million people. UNHCR’s greatest asset is our workforce. We work with passionate, talented and creative individuals who want to use their skills for good. Despite the many difficulties they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
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UNHCR's New Global Trends Report

UNHCR's New Global Trends Report

Conflict and persecution caused global forced displacement to escalate again in 2016, reaching the highest level ever recorded.
UNHCR’s annual Global Trends Report said 65.6 million people were displaced at the end of 2016, some 300,000 more than a year earlier. Over 10 million people were newly displaced during the course of the year. Learn more: http://www.unhcr.org/globaltrends2016
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
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UNHCR's New Global Trends Report

published:21 Jun 2017

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Conflict and persecution caused global forced displacement to escalate again in 2016, reaching the highest level ever recorded.
UNHCR’s annual Global Trends Report said 65.6 million people were displaced at the end of 2016, some 300,000 more than a year earlier. Over 10 million people were newly displaced during the course of the year. Learn more: http://www.unhcr.org/globaltrends2016
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
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How to scan UNHCR Refugee card in Malaysia what is UNHCR VERIFY MY app and how to use it.

This information booklet, “Introduction To The New UNHCR Refugee Card & UNHCR Verify–My APP” is provided to explain the new design features of the identity card provided to those registered and under the protection mandate of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
As part of the continued drive to combat identity fraud and counterfeiting, UNHCR Malaysia has changed its identity cards. The new ID card includes a number of enhanced security features including 3D holograms and bar codes. On the rear of the card a large ‘Secure Quick Response’ (SQR) code can be seen. It is supported by enhanced biometric data collection at the UNHCR office.
To enable law enforcement authorities or others engaged in UNHCR’s protection and assistance work to scan the SQR and verify a card’s authenticity, UNHCR Malaysia has launched the UNHCR VERIFY-MY application. This is free, and made available through Apple and Android mobile application stores.
UNHCR VERIFY-MY is easy to use and can be used off-line, making it a versatile and user-friendly application. To prevent hacking and counterfeiting, automatic updates will be regularly downloaded to hand held devices. The new UNHCR card and UNHCR VERIFY-MY application come in both Bahasa Malaysia and English languages...

How to scan UNHCR Refugee card in Malaysia what is UNHCR VERIFY MY app and how to use it.

published:20 May 2017

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This information booklet, “Introduction To The New UNHCR Refugee Card & UNHCR Verify–My APP” is provided to explain the new design features of the identity card provided to those registered and under the protection mandate of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
As part of the continued drive to combat identity fraud and counterfeiting, UNHCR Malaysia has changed its identity cards. The new ID card includes a number of enhanced security features including 3D holograms and bar codes. On the rear of the card a large ‘Secure Quick Response’ (SQR) code can be seen. It is supported by enhanced biometric data collection at the UNHCR office.
To enable law enforcement authorities or others engaged in UNHCR’s protection and assistance work to scan the SQR and verify a card’s authenticity, UNHCR Malaysia has launched the UNHCR VERIFY-MY application. This is free, and made available through Apple and Android mobile application stores.
UNHCR VERIFY-MY is easy to use and can be used off-line, making it a versatile and user-friendly application. To prevent hacking and counterfeiting, automatic updates will be regularly downloaded to hand held devices. The new UNHCR card and UNHCR VERIFY-MY application come in both Bahasa Malaysia and English languages...

Choose to Help - UNHCR​

Choose to Help - UNHCR​

Imagine being forced to leave your home because of war or persecution. When families are forced to flee, they don\'t have a choice. But you have chosen to help. Thank you for supporting UNHCR in 2016. Together we have made a difference in the lives of millions of refugees around the world.
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If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org.
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
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Choose to Help - UNHCR​

published:30 Nov 2016

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Imagine being forced to leave your home because of war or persecution. When families are forced to flee, they don\'t have a choice. But you have chosen to help. Thank you for supporting UNHCR in 2016. Together we have made a difference in the lives of millions of refugees around the world.
Information for media:
If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org.
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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help....

Those whose lives have been uprooted and torn apart by conflict or natural disaster, UNHCR exists to help them. This is our story.
The High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) was established in December 1950. The Second World War left over one million refugees far from home and governments in need of

Heavy rains, potential cyclones and adverse weather conditions are threatening to put more than one hundred thousand Rohingya refugees living in congested settlements in Cox’s Bazar district at serious risk in the coming months. Blanchett, on return from a visit to Bangladesh this week, is calling f

UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee their homes. Delivering life-saving assistance like shelter, food and water, to help safeguard fundamental human rights to ensure people have safety and dignity. Today, with 9,700 staff working in over 125 countries, we use our expert

Conflict and persecution caused global forced displacement to escalate again in 2016, reaching the highest level ever recorded.
UNHCR’s annual Global Trends Report said 65.6 million people were displaced at the end of 2016, some 300,000 more than a year earlier. Over 10 million people were newly dis

This information booklet, “Introduction To The New UNHCR Refugee Card & UNHCR Verify–My APP” is provided to explain the new design features of the identity card provided to those registered and under the protection mandate of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
As part of the continued drive to combat id

Imagine being forced to leave your home because of war or persecution. When families are forced to flee, they don\'t have a choice. But you have chosen to help. Thank you for supporting UNHCR in 2016. Together we have made a difference in the lives of millions of refugees around the world.
Informat

Remarks by Mr. Amin Awad, Director for the Middle East and North Africa Bureau and Regional Refugee Coordinator for Syria, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), on the refugee situation in Syria and Iraq.

UNHCR teams are fanning out across the massive swathe of Rohingya refugee settlements in Bangladesh, aiming to count the families in order to provide a detailed map of needs amongst more than half a million new arrivals. The data collectors are using innovative smartphone tools to collect personaliz

Those whose lives have been uprooted and torn apart by conflict or natural disaster, UNHCR exists to help them. This is the UNHCR story.
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The High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) was established in December 1950. The Second World War left over one million refugees far from home and gover